英国国家审计署：2025年英格兰的本地巴士服务报告（英文版）

Local buses are the most used form of public transport in England. There were around 1.8 billion bus journeys outside London in 2023-24. Buses are essential for millions of people to get to work, education, shops and medical appointments. Buses are a particularly important form of transport for the young, older people, people with disabilities, and lower income households. 2 Despite their importance, bus services in England outside London have been in long-term decline. Passenger numbers had